Movie · 1959
Is The Shaggy Dog based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Shaggy Dog is based on the book The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten (1923).
The movie was released in 1959.
The book behind The Shaggy Dog
The Hound of Florence
by Felix Salten · first published 1923 · adventure fiction
1923 novel by Felix Salten.
Other adaptations of The Hound of Florence
- The Shaggy Dog (film, 2006)
Common questions
Is The Shaggy Dog based on a book?
Yes. The Shaggy Dog is based on the book The Hound of Florence by Felix Salten (1923).
Who wrote the book The Shaggy Dog is based on?
The Hound of Florence was written by Felix Salten and first published in 1923.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Hound of Florence before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Felix Salten's books
- Bambi (film, 1942)
- Bambi II (film, 2005)
- Bambi: The Reckoning (film, 2025)
- Bambi: A Tale of Life in the Woods (film, 2024)